An effective training and rehabilitation tool for improving motor skills and balance. Core muscles, limb muscles and joints are all employed as your dog works to maintain balance on this destabilizing surface. This low level challenge is great for beginners or dogs recovering from injury. You can also create varying degrees of difficulty by stacking two or more Balance pads, or combining it with other FitPaws training tools.
The FitPaws Balance Pad makes a perfect beginner balance training tool and is ideal for low-impact balance challenges for dogs recovering from injury.
The destabilizing qualities of the foam Balance Pad make an effective training tool for improving motor skills and balance. The yielding foam construction constantly challenges the dog’s body to maintain balance and stabilize joints.
Benefits:
- Beginner weight bearing and balance training
- Rehabilitation
- Senior dogs with neurologic conditions such as degenerative myelopathy
- Dogs recovering from orthopedic/spinal surgery
- Early puppy proprioception, sensory input & body awareness
- Obedience training
- Improved joint stability
For Sizing:
The FitPaws Balance Pad works for small, medium and large dogs for weight bearing and balance training exercises. For larger dogs, place one Balance Pad under the forelimbs and one under the hindlimbs. Alternatively, place one under each paw.
The Balance Pad measures approximately 15”x18.25” and is 2 inches high. You can create varying degrees of balance challenge by stacking two or more Balance Pads.
Safety:
Before beginning this or any physical activity with your dog, ensure they are in good health. A trip to your veterinarian is a great way to start out on the right paw and reduce risk of injury. Always check your dog's nails prior to using this product. Dog nails should be closely trimmed as a sharp nail could damage the foam.
Care Instructions:
Rinse with water. Some cleaning solutions may cause damage to the plastic.
